Dubai to Host 21st Edition of IPS 2025: A Premier Global Real Estate Marketplace
The event will serve as a key platform for industry leaders, investors, and experts to explore the latest real estate trends, innovative projects, and emerging opportunities in the sector.
IPS 2025 will feature a diverse range of activities focused on five core pillars: IPS Real Estate, IPS Future Cities, IPS Startups & Proptech, IPS Design, and IPS Services. The exhibition aims to foster international collaboration, facilitate investment opportunities, and highlight the transformative trends shaping the future of real estate.
One of the most anticipated segments of the event is the Institutional Investor Conference, scheduled for 14th-15th April. The conference will convene institutional investors, senior officials, and key representatives from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), government entities, and major real estate developers. It will provide a strategic forum for exchanging insights, discussing market trends, and identifying investment opportunities. Industry thought leaders will also offer valuable perspectives on investment strategies, further strengthening Dubai's position as a prime investment hub.
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of IPS, underscored Dubai's role as a leading global business hub, attributing its success to visionary leadership and a well-established investment ecosystem. He highlighted the significance of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as a major attraction for local and international investors, reinforcing Dubai's status as a thriving real estate destination.
By facilitating connections between international funds and UAE-based projects, IPS 2025 aims to drive foreign direct investment, enhance sectoral growth, and cement Dubai's reputation as a global real estate powerhouse.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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